MUFON Minnesota Journal - No 156

Magazine Overview

Title: MUFON Minnesota Journal
Issue: #156
Date: July/August 2012

This issue of the MUFON Minnesota Journal focuses on close encounter experiences, government cover-ups, and the intersection of UFO phenomena with intelligence and technology. The publication features articles that explore personal accounts, research findings, and theoretical discussions within the field of ufology.

The CE4 Corner - Callers from Out There

This section, written by Craig R. Lang, MS CHt, details his work with close encounter experiencers through regression therapy. Lang aggregates several cases into a composite persona named 'Mattie,' whose experiences are described as powerful and heart-tugging. Mattie's experiences included classic abduction symptoms like missing time, bedroom intrusions, and intense fear. Hypnotherapy was used to access her subconscious memories.

Mattie's life had been marked by strangeness from childhood, with family experiences of unusual events, difficulty relating to peers, and a wide range of psychic/paranormal occurrences linked to UFO phenomena. The article recounts a specific incident where Mattie encountered the apparition of a child, described as an angelic little girl with blonde hair and porcelain skin, whom she nicknamed 'Angel.' This child was later linked to a phenomenon of missing pregnancies reported in abduction cases.

Lang discusses the 'missing child phenomenon' described by Budd Hopkins, where experiencers report sudden pregnancies that disappear without explanation. He relates this to Carolyn's story, another experiencer who had a similar situation and later encountered the child in a dream. Lang notes that medical evidence suggests some women have borne children they never knew they were pregnant with. He ponders whether these children exist 'out there among the stars' or if there are other explanations, acknowledging prosaic possibilities like miscarriage but finding them insufficient to explain the consistency and emotional depth of the narrative.

The article concludes with Lang reflecting on the emotional toll of these experiences and the enduring mystery of what happened to these 'starchildren.'

News and Surveys

A Third of Earthlings Believe in UFOs, Would Befriend Aliens

This article, by Natalie DiBlasio of USA TODAY (June 26, 2012), reports on a National Geographic Channel study. The study found that over a third of Americans believe UFOs are not a fantasy, with 80 million Americans certain UFOs exist and one in ten believing they have spotted one. Brad Dancer of National Geographic stated the survey aimed to gauge public opinion on UFOs and pop culture's influence. The results indicated 36% of Americans believe in UFOs, 17% do not, and 48% are unsure. The survey also revealed that 79% believe the government has kept UFO information secret, and 55% believe in 'Men in Black'-style agents. Regarding potential alien encounters, 22% would try to befriend aliens, 15% would run away, and 65% believe Barack Obama would be better suited to handle an alien invasion than Mitt Romney.

The Great Government Alien Cover-up: It's For Your Own Good?

By Ian Stephens, this article argues that the U.S. government has been covering up UFOs and alien abductions since the 1947 Roswell incident. It cites Edgar Mitchell, an Apollo 14 astronaut, who stated the government perpetuates cover-ups due to concerns about alien hostility and not wanting adversaries to know. The article mentions the official explanation for the Roswell debris being a 'downed weather balloon.' It also references a Gallup Poll Monthly report indicating 71% of people believe the government knows more about UFOs than it admits. The article notes the prevalence of government cover-up themes in media like 'Coast To Coast,' 'Men In Black,' and 'The X-Files.' A 1971 survey found 76% of respondents believed leaders were not telling everything they know about UFOs. Former officials like Vice Admiral Roscoe H. Hillenkoetter and Senator Barry Goldwater are mentioned as believing UFO evidence is being kept secret.

Abduction Groups and Merged Technology

This section discusses different alien abduction groups (Grays, Reptilians, Nordics) and their alleged agendas. Stanton Friedman highlights the government's role in data collection due to radar systems. Richard Dolan suggests that the national security world is dealing with a long-standing deception. A theory is presented that modern technological advancements are a result of the government merging alien technology, with aliens helping to 'reverse engineer' their knowledge. Former Canadian Defense Minister Paul Hellyer is quoted expressing concern that the U.S. policy of denying UFO existence wastes opportunities and that the veil of secrecy needs to be lifted.

UFO's Are Real

Paul Hellyer, in a discussion with Tucker Carlson on MSNBC-TV, stated his conclusion that Unidentified Flying Objects are real and that there has been a monumental cover-up for over half a century, based on extensive evidence. He believes those who claim to have seen UFOs, classified documents, or wreckage are telling the truth. Hellyer questions the assumption of hostility from extraterrestrials and whether the government's classification of 'enemy aliens' still exists.

Karl Wolf and Langley AFB

Karl Wolf, an ex-Air Force airman, recounts his experience at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia in mid-1965. While working on the lunar orbiter project for NASA, he was shown photographs of a base on the back side of the moon, featuring mushroom-shaped buildings, spherical buildings, and towers. He was concerned about this breach of compartmentalized security.

Donna Hare and NASA

Donna Hare, who worked for a NASA supplier from 1967 to 1981, describes her experiences with cover-ups. While working as a design engineer/illustrator draftsman, she saw an aerial photograph of Earth with shadows of a craft. A technician informed her that such 'round dots' on the emulsion do not leave shadows on the ground, implying the craft was real and that such images were typically airbrushed out before public release.

Edgar Mitchell's Views

Edgar Mitchell reiterates his belief that alien craft are observing Earth and that there are billions of civilizations in the galaxy. He has not personally seen an alien but believes those who claim to have.

Specific Incidents

This section details several alleged government cover-ups of UFO-related reports:

• July 7, 1947: William Rhodes' photograph of a strange object in Arizona was taken by Army Air Force intelligence and the FBI, and the negatives were never returned, ending up in classified reports.
• 1958: Donald Keyhole, a UFO specialist, had his TV commentary on UFOs 'pre-censored' by the Air Force, with his sound cut when he attempted to deviate from the script, allegedly to prevent him from revealing information about military studies asserting UFOs were interplanetary.
• 1986: John Callahan of the FAA reported a Japanese Airlines 747 encounter with a giant UFO over Alaska. Despite radar confirmation and an investigation, a CIA agent stated, 'They were never there and this never happened,' to prevent public panic.

The article questions the government's motive for cover-ups, suggesting mass panic might have been a concern in 1947 but is less plausible now. It notes that many veterans have shared experiences without prosecution, suggesting a 'de facto amnesty.'

DO UFO-U.S. INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY OFFICIALS HAVE A UNIQUE APPROACH ON UFOs and EXTRATERRESTRIAL LIFE FORMS?

By Steve Hammons (American Chronicle, May 13, 2010), this article explores whether humanity is approaching the situation of potential extraterrestrial visitation in the best way. It references Jacques Vallee's book 'Messengers of Deception' and his interaction with 'Major Murphy,' who suggested that UFO study belongs in intelligence and counterespionage rather than science. The article discusses the concept of 'transcendent intelligence' and 'transcendent warfare,' linking it to advanced human perception programs like Project STAR GATE. It suggests that integrating scientific, experiential, and intuitive approaches, along with intelligence concepts, could lead to a more comprehensive understanding.

TRANSCENDENT INTELLIGENCE

This section questions whether the conventional scientific approach is the only or best way to understand anomalous visitations and contact with humans. It suggests exploring complementary paths, including first-hand experiences, intuition, and intelligence/counterintelligence methods, to achieve a 'transcendent perspective.'

ADVANCED UNCONVENTIONAL OSINT

This part discusses 'open source intelligence' (OSINT) as a way for ordinary people to gather and interpret information from various sources like media and the web. It proposes that people can become agents of 'transcendent intelligence' by developing grassroots awareness and utilizing methods like intuition and advanced perception, similar to those identified in U.S. intelligence programs.

PHYSICS OF THE IMPOSSIBLE

By William McNeff, MUFONMN ASD, this article discusses physicist Michio Kaku's concept of 'coherence' as key to quantum computing and teleportation. McNeff theorizes that alien space-time travel might involve black holes and mental concentration to achieve coherence. He draws parallels to the mentalist David Home (Hume) and his alleged feats of levitation, suggesting that Home may have discovered how to use his mind to 'cohere' matter for short-distance teleportation. McNeff acknowledges these are 'hunches' but believes unusual human mental powers suggest that almost anything is possible.

Government Psychic Spies and Extraterrestrials

By Alejandro Rojas (May 7, 2012), this article details SRI International's management of the Allen Telescope Array for listening to extraterrestrial signals. It highlights SRI's past development of 'Remote Viewing' for the CIA and Army intelligence, a program that involved clandestine operations and claims of remote viewing UFOs and extraterrestrials. The article mentions Project Stargate, a U.S. Army intelligence project that trained remote viewers for nearly 20 years, tasked with retrieving data on various intelligence matters, including cold cases. Joe McMoneagle, a remote viewer, recounts his involvement and the program's success. He also describes remote viewing an object that matched Air Force data on an unknown object. Project Stargate was shut down in 1995 after independent studies yielded conflicting results on its validity.

De Void - A Snowball's Chance?

By Billy Cox (May 23, 2012), this article revisits the Cash-Landrum incident of 1980, where victims claimed their car was blocked by a UFO and surrounded by military helicopters. Despite an Army Inspector General's report, the military aircraft presence remained unexplained. Retired Army Col. John Alexander argues that the Defense Department knows little about UFOs and that the phenomenon is more bizarre than suspected, suggesting holograms or mind projection. He advocates for the release of military veterans from oaths regarding UFO matters. In contrast, former MUFON investigator John Schuessler is confident the military was involved and dismisses Alexander's hologram theory. Schuessler believes amnesty for witnesses would be difficult due to potential threats and the public's right to know. Both agree that 'de facto amnesty' exists, as veterans have shared experiences without prosecution. The article suggests the Pentagon is unlikely to declassify UFO information, which would expose the USAF's 40-year-old press release as a sham.

Nazi Spaceship Film Sparks UFO Debate

By Allan Hall (November 17, 2010), this article discusses a Finnish sci-fi comedy film, 'Iron Sky,' which reignited debate in Germany about Nazi UFO development. The film is based on the premise that SS officer Hans Kammler made breakthroughs in anti-gravity experiments during WW2, leading to the launch of Nazi spaceships from a secret Antarctic base to establish a Moon base for a future invasion of Earth. A report in the German magazine PM suggests strong evidence of an advanced Nazi UFO program. Eyewitnesses reportedly saw a flying saucer with an Iron Cross over the Thames in 1944. The article mentions the Schriever-Habermohl scheme, a Nazi UFO project involving Rudolf Schriever and Otto Habermohl, with Joseph Andreas Epp stating 15 prototypes were built. The design is described as a central cockpit surrounded by rotating adjustable wing-vanes, with lift-off achieved through rockets and horizontal jets.

Chase Brandon CIA Veteran On Coast to Coast "Roswell Happened!"

This entry refers to a YouTube video from June 25, 2012, featuring Chase Brandon, a 35-year CIA veteran. Brandon served in the Clandestine Service and conducted foreign assignments. He reportedly stated that 'Roswell happened.'

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the reality of UFOs and extraterrestrial visitation, the alleged efforts by governments to conceal information about these phenomena, and the personal experiences of individuals who have encountered them. The journal presents a stance that is open to the possibility of UFOs and alien contact, encouraging investigation and discussion, while also acknowledging the skepticism and the need for scientific inquiry. There is a consistent emphasis on the emotional and psychological impact of these experiences on individuals and the broader societal implications of potential alien presence and government secrecy. The articles collectively advocate for greater transparency and a more open approach to understanding these mysteries.

Title: Minnesota MUFON Journal
Issue Date: July 2012
Publisher: MUFON Minnesota
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of the Minnesota MUFON Journal focuses on UFO and paranormal events, primarily in Minnesota, during July 2012. It serves as a community bulletin for MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) members and enthusiasts, providing information on meetings, conferences, and related activities.

Key Events and Meetings

World UFO Day The issue highlights World UFO Day, celebrated on July 2nd, which aims to raise awareness about UFOs and encourage governments to declassify information. Heaven and Earth Essentials in Sauk Centre, MN, is hosting a UFO section and a giveaway related to the day.

MUFON Meetings and Events

• July 11: An "Intro to MUFON/UFOs 101" meeting is held at Heaven and Earth Essentials in Sauk Centre, MN. The event includes an explanation of MUFON and a video presentation by John Greenewald on extraterrestrial existence.
• July 14: MUFON MN holds a meeting at the New Brighton Community Center in New Brighton, MN. Admission is $3 for members and $5 for non-members.
• July 21: Heaven and Earth Essentials hosts a "Paranormal Event (Ghost investigation)" in Sauk Centre, MN, starting with a class on becoming a paranormal investigator.
• August 3-6: The International MUFON Symposium is scheduled for Northern Kentucky. This event is anticipated to feature two major announcements from MUFON Director Dave MacDonald.
• August 6: Dr. Adrian Lee will present his book "Mysterious Minnesota - Digging up the Ghostly Past at 13 Haunted Sites" at a Lakes Area Paranormal Interest Group meeting.
• August 11: MUFON MN has a meeting in New Brighton.
• August 25: MUFON and Lakes Area Paranormal will have a tent at the New Earth Festival in Sauk Centre, MN.

Roswell 2012 Conference The cover prominently features the Roswell 2012 Conference, held from June 28 to July 1, 2012, at the Roswell Museum & Art Center in Roswell, NM. The conference offered free admission and featured various UFO researchers and authors.

MUFON Minnesota Information

The issue details a new MUFON Minnesota section at Heaven and Earth Essentials in Sauk Centre, MN, offering DVDs and books by local authors. Featured authors and their works include Craig R. Lang, William McNeff, M.M. Beryk, and Russ Haywood. Mike Quast's "Sasquatch in Minnesota" is noted as coming soon.

Resources and Contact Information

• MUFON Minnesota State Director: Craig Lang
• Assist. State Director / Field Invest. Coord.: Bill McNeff
• Journal Editor: Joel Henry
• MUFON MN Web Page: http://www.mnmufon.org
• MUFONET: 3.9777 Mhz on Mondays at 7:00 pm CST.
• National MUFON Hotline: (888) 817-2220 for reporting UFO news and sightings.

The Minnesota MUFON Journal is distributed for free via email or as a PDF download from their website. The publication also provides guidelines for submitting news and editorial contributions.

Things to Do

The "Things to Do" section offers various online resources and activities for readers:

• Information on Chinese Lanterns being mistaken for UFOs.
• Heaven's Above website for satellite pass information.
• A video of an Iridium satellite flare.
• Resources for viewing celestial objects.
• Information on MN Deputy Val Johnson's case.
• An article about Titan potentially having an ocean.
• Links to Coast to Coast AM and Kevin Randle's blog.

Notable Quote

The issue includes a quote from Ben Rich, former Head of Lockheed Skunk Works (1993): "We already have the means to travel among the stars, but these technologies are locked up in black projects and it would take an act of God to ever get them out to benefit humanity" and "anything you can imagine we already know how to do."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, paranormal investigations, and the dissemination of information within the UFO community. The editorial stance appears to be one of promoting awareness, encouraging research, and facilitating communication among enthusiasts, particularly within Minnesota. The journal acts as a central hub for MUFON activities and related interests, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and information sharing.